How To Get Rid Of Stretch Marks

The question of "how to get rid of stretch marks" has been a point of interest for many people for a long time. Stretch marks are basically scarring in the middle layer of your skin, which is renowned for being resilient, as its primary function is to help your skin retain its shape. They are usually associated with when you have a rapid spurt growth of the skin. Some examples of this are; when you're pregnant, when you gain a lot of weight in a short space of time or puberty.

Stretch marks are will usually look like a pinkish to reddish color when they first develop. This is also when youll probably first spot them. In many cases they can naturally fade over time though even without the use of cream. So its important to consider the cost of the treatment in regards to the actual effects it will have.

Another cream that is said to have good results is cocoa butter. It's fairly inexpensive and can produce good results in removing stretch marks. To get results you will simply apply the cream twice a day to remove stretch marks and in time they will fade. The added moisture to the skin will help it to heal better.

ElastiSkin Oil

This method is a natural remedy to prevent the onset of stretch marks and scarring if it is used as directed. It's called. It gives your skin the elasticity it needs in order for your skin to expand during pregnancy and during fluctuating weight gain/loss. This is good for teens and growing toddlers too, because they experience rapid weight gain and growth. This product is all natural and has no negative side effects. Your skin will be soft too. You can get it from elastiskin.com.

Vitamin K

Vitamin K can be used topically to help the skin heal from wounds including stretch marks. Apply Vitamin K cream directly to stretch marks or other scars and Depending on how bad they are, your skin type and activity levels, you will see results in as little as 8-14 days to 6-8 weeks when used twice daily. Major food sources for Vitamin K include green leafy vegetables, such as spinach, green cabbage, kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens, broccoli, tomatoes, liver and lean meats and dairy products.

Creams and lotions after massage are the most practical form of treatment. This is because a good cream can be just as effective as something like laser or microdermabrasion. The cream I used in the past contained only natural ingredients (Revitol stretch mark cream). Retin A penetrates the skin, down to the dermis layer and then stimulates the growth of new skin cells.

Probably the most cost effective treatment is massage (if you do it yourself!). If you massage the area that is affected on a daily basis you effectively reduce the stretch marks by boosting the circulation and promoting new skin growth, however like most treatments you need to keep to a strict regime, as if you are hit and miss you will lower the chances of success.